Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Gina K Designs February Hop - Day 1

Gosh where did January go? Poof gone! However,since it is time for another GKD new release hop - I guess that is okay! :)
Today we are featuring Melanie Muenchinger's Stately Flowers 3 -- she just keeps making these beautiful sets every month! So fun to color the beautiful flowers~

Looking for an easier way to color? On this card I stamped and cut out my flowers. Taking a big dauber, I sponged the color on to the flowers. This is a wonderful way for coloring because the more you sponge, the more depth you get in your color. Once I got the depth I wanted, I just filled in the middle with a copic. [Just a little coloring hint for you all]

This last card is just a fun way to show off gorgeous designer paper -- isn't it exciting that Gina is making her OWN! The three sets she has come out with are amazing!! (BTW, all my cards are using GKD dp) I love the mixture of patterns and colors!

We are also featuring Rupa Shevde's new set Mehndi Wishes. What a fun set!

and this is the card I showed at the Release Party last night

While pinning the other night (omg- I'm addicted to Pinterest) I saw a paperclip embellie -- I just love this fun look.

Okay, that is it for me today and this is the end of the hop too. [Have I mentioned how I need to change my name - it's just no fun being last - lol.] If you are just popping in, below is the list of designers participating in the hop today. Check it out - amazing inspiration using these 2 stamp sets!
Thanks for stopping by~

Wow you have done an Outstanding job on all your cards lots of work. the colors and the papers are great love the layering and the added Bling adds that specail touch. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win. great job on all.abbraddock@msn.com

Oh Vicki, I disagree with you...I think it's great fun to get to your blog last. I'm ecstatic that you created so many samples for us. Your colors are amazing, and that new paper from Gina is first on my list. When I saw your Mehndi bird sample last night, that clinched it for me. I think your son is going to love his Valentine's Day card.

WOW! What a menagerie of projects you have created for us Vicki! I especially love how you framed that pretty magnolia flower in your first card, fab layout! You did such a great job showing off Gina's pretty new patterned papers too - I can't wait until mine arrive!